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<title>The J&#45;Z Show | Episode 27 |Cabinet reshuffle as the government approaches the 180 day mark.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In Episode 27 of The J-Z Show, Jon Danilowicz and Zafar Sobhan discuss the latest cabinet reshuffle as the government approaches its 180-day mark. The hosts examine the reasons behind the changes, what they signal about the government&#039;s priorities, and how the reshuffle could affect its performance in the months ahead. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:33:35 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J&#45;Z Show | Episode 26 |The Search for Bangladesh&amp;apos;s Next President |One&#45;Year Anniversary Special</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Marking the one-year anniversary of The J-Z Show, Jon Danilowicz and Zafar Sobhan are joined by Dr. Rumi Ahmed Khan to assess the first six months of Bangladesh&#039;s elected government and discuss the qualities needed in the country&#039;s next President. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J&#45;Z Show | Episode 25 | USA Turns 250 &#45;&#45; Political Commemorations at Home and Abroad</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jon Danilowicz and Zafar Sobhan discuss the United States&#039; 250th anniversary, exploring how political commemorations shape national identity, historical memory, and international perceptions in an increasingly interconnected world. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:29:44 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>The J&#45;Z Show | Episode 24 | The World Cup: Can Football Fever Alleviate International Tensions?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jon Danilowicz and Zafar Sobhan sit down to ask a question that goes beyond the pitch: Can a shared love of the beautiful game actually ease international tensions — or does the World Cup merely become another arena for political theatre?
As always, The J-Z Show brings together informed analysis, historical perspective, and candid discussion on the issues that matter most to Bangladesh. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:43:36 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J&#45;Z Show | Episode 23 | Political Landscape into the Fourth Month of Tarique Rahman Government</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As the Tarique Rahman government enters its fourth month in office, Jon Danilowicz and Zafar Sobhan assess its early performance, the challenges ahead, and the political dynamics shaping Bangladesh&#039;s evolving landscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:17:11 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J&#45;Z Show | Episode 22 | West Bengal Elections | Featuring Faisal Mahmud</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In Episode 22 of The J-Z Show, hosts Jon F. Danilowicz and Zafar Sobhan are joined by journalist and political analyst Faisal Mahmud for an in-depth discussion on the upcoming West Bengal elections and their wider implications for regional politics. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:22:07 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J&#45;Z Show| Episode 21</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jon Danilowicz and Zafar Sobhan discuss the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings, global and domestic political developments, and the wider implications of conflict—from historical reflections on war to the current tensions surrounding Iran. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:55:09 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J&#45;Z Show| Episode 20. Ceasefire</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In this episode of “The J-Z Show,” hosts John Danilowicz and Zafar Sobhan examine the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran—and the fragile ceasefire currently at risk. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:43:48 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J Z Show। Ep 19: Bangladesh&amp;apos;s Post&#45;Election Landscape and Regional Cooperation</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:21:26 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J Z Show। Ep 18 । Zafar Sobhan। Jon Danilowicz</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:09:17 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J Z Show। Ep 15 । Md Rubaiyath Sarwar | Zafar Sobhan। Jon Danilowicz</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:25:45 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J Z Show। Ep 14 । Dr Shamaruh Mirza | Zafar Sobhan। Jon Danilowicz</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In this episode, Jon Danilowicz and Zafar Sobhan sit down with Dr Shamaruh Mirza for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation on India–Bangladesh relations, questions of justice and reconciliation, and what lies ahead as the country looks toward the upcoming elections. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:39:27 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J Z Show। Ep 13 । Zafar Sobhan। Jon Danilowicz</title>
<link>https://counterpointbd.com/the-j-z-show-ep-13-zafar-sobhan-jon-danilowicz</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tarique Rahman&#039;s Homecoming and New Political Alignments ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:42:57 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J Z Show। Ep 12 । Zafar Sobhan। Jon Danilowicz</title>
<link>https://counterpointbd.com/the-j-z-show-ep-12-zafar-sobhan-jon-danilowicz</link>
<guid>https://counterpointbd.com/the-j-z-show-ep-12-zafar-sobhan-jon-danilowicz</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hadi dead. Daily Star and Prothom Alo Attacked. What Next? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:18:00 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J&#45;Z Show | Episode 11</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The shooting of Osman Hadi becomes a lens through which Jon Danilowicz and Zafar Sobhan examine political violence, institutional accountability, and the deeper fault lines shaping Bangladesh’s current moment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:29:19 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J&#45;Z Show | Episode 10</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In Episode 10 of The J-Z Show, Zafar Sobhan and Jon F. Danilowicz take a close look at the unfolding situation around Khaleda Zia’s health and what her condition means for Bangladesh’s shifting political landscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:12:34 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J&#45;Z Show | Episode 9</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bangladesh–Pakistan–India Relations &amp; Sheikh Hasina Verdict ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:32:31 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J&#45;Z Show।Ep. 8</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A deep dive into the July Charter, referendum debates, and NCP’s roadmap for the coming national election. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:08:04 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J&#45;Z Show।Ep. 7। Saimum Parvez। July Charter, Trial of Army officers and Return of Tarique Rahman</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jon and Zafar talk with Dr. Saimum Parvez about Bangladesh’s shifting political landscape, the BNP’s evolving strategy, and what lies ahead in the country’s path to reform. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:53:43 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J&#45;Z Show।Ep. 6।Jon &amp;amp; Zafar talk with Nakibur Rahman on UNGA at New York, DUCSU &amp;amp; Innovision Poll</title>
<link>https://counterpointbd.com/The-J-Z-Show%E0%A5%A4Ep.-6%E0%A5%A4</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jon and Zafar sit down with Nakibur Rahman to unpack Jamaat’s global positioning, the DUCSU upset, and what the Innovision Poll signals for Bangladesh’s next election. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:08:58 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J&#45;Z Show। Ep. 5। Gen Z Revolution in Nepal</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Episode 5 of The J-Z Show compares Nepal’s Gen Z uprising to Bangladesh’s youth revolt, exploring common grievances, emerging political dynamics among students, and what these movements signal for the future. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:36:52 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J&#45;Z Show। Ep. 4। Election, Interim Government and the Army</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Episode 4 of The J-Z Show unpacks Bangladesh’s political future, dissecting rumors of interim governments and military roles while exposing why conspiracy theories thrive in the absence of trust and transparency. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 08:56:47 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J&#45;Z Show। Ep. 3। Can we ever get out of history wars?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Episode 3 of The J-Z Show confronts Bangladesh’s “history wars,” asking whether the nation can ever move beyond the divides born of 15 August 1975. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:25:05 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>The J&#45;Z Show। Ep. 2। July Anniversary, tariffs, reforms and election</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Episode 2 of The J-Z Show reflects on Bangladesh’s democratic transition, U.S. trade tensions, and the road ahead to national elections. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:40:25 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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<title>J&#45;Z Show। Ep. 1। Bangladesh in Global Focus</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Episode 1 of The J-Z Show sets the stage with a candid exploration of Bangladesh’s politics, democracy, and shifting global image—through the contrasting yet complementary lenses of diplomacy and journalism. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 08:58:48 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zafar Sobhan</dc:creator>
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